HOW TO WRITE A GOOD LAB REPORT

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Items

Abstract/
Summary

Introduction

Aims / Objectives

Theory

Criterias needed
Extensive abstract which includes short theory, meeting objectives
and conclusion of experimental (significance of results)

Introduction includes detailed background information on

theoretical principles, terms, techniques and a clearly stated
hypothesis

Aims / Objectives statement clearly outlines and concisely states

the purpose of experiment

Additional information in theory extracted from resources cited in

references, concise and closely related to the experiment

Complete list of reagents and equipment/apparatus with diagrams

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Apparatus

Methodology/
Experimental Procedure

Results

Calculations

Procedure describes all steps of experiment in clear order. Table

of results and set up diagram is referred to. Past, impersonal
tense is used. Point form is used. A logical experimental plan of
data gathering to attain the stated objective is presented. The
student shows unusual insight regarding parameters that could
impact the results.

All necessary data was collected and data presented well. Units
provided for nearly all data values. Data presentation in highly
professional format.

All necessary calculations are well presented and in a highly

professional format. Percentage error is also included where
applicable.

Discussion

Clearly demonstrates understanding of principles affecting results

and possible sources of error. The meaning of results and their
validity is discussed with clarity and insight, using statistics to
quantify the discussion

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Conclusion

Concise statement summarizing the results. Accurately answers

objective.

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Recommendations

Concise recommendations and closely relevant to the

experimental procedures.

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Reference

Appendix

Uses information from numerous external sources to gain an

understanding of the science behind the experiment and the utility
of the experimental results.

Additional information in appendices extracted from resources

cited in references, concise and closely related to the experiment